2nd Grade Authors
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BOOK GUIDES
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Use Ezra Jack Keats's book Whistle for Willie to enhance children's reading abilities. Discussion prompts, activities,…Subjects:Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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50 Ways to Celebrate Roald Dahl Day
Celebrate the works of British novelist Roald Dahl with 50 fun suggestions for Roald Dahl Day (September 13). Print the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookAuthors -
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Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe
Transform sugar cookie dough into peppermint candy cane treats for Christmas. This recipe is easy for children to…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities
In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan is supposed to be watching runs off and…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
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Let's Write the Author
This organizer will help students write a letter to a favorite author. The organizer breaks down all the essential…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books -
TEACHING RESOURCE
An Interview with Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney answers questions about his very funny online journal, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal.Subjects:AuthorsArtistsLiterature -
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Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW
Learn about Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist and parenting expert.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
GAMES AND APPS
The Polar Express Word Search
Review vocabulary from The Polar Express with this printable word search puzzle.Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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"Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Roald Dahl" Poster
Hang this poster in your classroom to celebrate Roald Dahl Month (September). This poster features favorite quotes by…Subjects:AuthorsChildren's BookLiterature -
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Jerry Spinelli Biography
A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…Subjects:BaseballSportsPhysical Education and Fitness -
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Celebrating Native American Heritage -- Suggested Activities
Enhance reading comprehension with a guide that provides teachers with important points to consider when teaching about…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
BOOK GUIDES
A Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats
Explore the many multicultural children's books by Ezra Jack Keats with this printable teaching guide and activity…Subjects:LiteratureEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Winnie-the-Pooh
After reading about A. A. Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh, children will write an adventure story featuring their favorite…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Hot Chocolate Recipe
Follow this recipe to make your own homemade hot chocolate. Students will enjoy a cup of rich hot chocolate just like…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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Make Your Own Reindeer Craft
Make a reindeer craft from wooden craft sticks. The steps for this DIY holiday craft are outlined in the printable. Hang…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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Judith St. George Biography
This biography details the life of So You Want to Be President author Judith St. George.Subjects:AuthorsAward and Prize WinnersU.S. Presidents -
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Copyright
Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on copyright.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAuthors -
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Caldecott Medal Winners
A list of Caldecott Medal winners, given by the American Library Association each year to the best illustrated book,…Subjects:LiteratureAward and Prize WinnersCaldecott Medal Books & Illustrators -
MAPS
Ben's Dream Teacher's Guide
Bring geography to life with this printable teacher's guide to Ben's Dream, a children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. The…Subjects:LiteratureChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksReading and Literature -
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Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Robert Louis Stevenson.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Rudyard Kipling's Birthday
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Rudyard Kipling.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Find the Call Number
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on locating books on shelves.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAuthors -
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Q&A with David Ellwand on Fairie-ality Style
Learn how nature inspires David Ellwand's fairy fashions and designs by reading this Q&A with the author.Subjects:AuthorsVisual ArtsFantasy Fiction -
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Q&A with Lauren Child on Who Wants to Be a Poodle I Don't
Discover what inspired the characters, story, and message in Lauren Child's Who Wants to Be a Poodle I Don't by reading…Subjects:AuthorsChildren's BookLanguage Arts and Writing